In The Bleak Midwinter
When I was a little girl, I learned the last verse of this poem in school. It’s a precious, simple, child-like poem full of truth.
A few years ago, I came across the entire poem (song) in our church hymnal. I know that Christmas is past, but these words are timeless and good for any season.
In The Bleak Midwinter
In the bleak midwinter, frosty wind made moan,
Earth stood hard as iron, water like a stone;
Snow had fallen, snow on snow, snow on snow,
In the bleak midwinter, long ago.
Our God, Heaven cannot hold Him, nor earth sustain;
Heaven and earth shall flee away when He comes to reign.
In the bleak midwinter a stable place sufficed
The Lord God Almighty, Jesus Christ.
What can I give Him, poor as I am?
If I were a shepherd, I would bring a lamb;
If I were a Wise Man, I would do my part;
Yet what I can I give Him: give my heart.
by Christina Rosetti
Let’s give Him our hearts today.
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Thanks for the post. This is one of my most favorite Christmas carols.
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Great poem! I had not heard the entire poem until your post. Thank you for sharing 🙂
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Such a very nice poem! Hope you have a very very great New Year. 🙂
I have loved this song for many years. Enjoyed reading it as a poem though. A few new shades of meaning…It’s very peaceful to read “Snow had fallen, snow on snow, snow on snow…” especially in the
January-ness of Michigan (by The Lake) it’s very fitting.
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